The Great Event
Leonard Cohen · More Best Of [1997]
It's going to happen very soon
The great event, which will end the horror
Which will end the sorrow
Next Tuesday when the sun goes down
I will play the Moonlight Sonata backwards
This will reverse the effects of the world's mad plunge
Into suffering, for the last 200 million years
What a lovely night that would be
What a sigh of relief, as the senile robins
Become bright red again, and the retired nightingales
Pick up their dusty tails, and assert the Majesty of Creation
The great event, which will end the horror
Which will end the sorrow
Next Tuesday when the sun goes down
I will play the Moonlight Sonata backwards
This will reverse the effects of the world's mad plunge
Into suffering, for the last 200 million years
What a lovely night that would be
What a sigh of relief, as the senile robins
Become bright red again, and the retired nightingales
Pick up their dusty tails, and assert the Majesty of Creation
The Great Event - Leonard Cohen
Released on the 1997 compilation More Best Of, "The Great Event" stands as a poignant addition to Leonard Cohen's extensive catalogue. This track exemplifies the artist's signature blend of poetic lyricism and haunting melody, characteristic of his work spanning from his early folk period to his later spiritual explorations. Cohen's voice delivers a narrative of profound introspection, inviting listeners to contemplate themes of fate and human connection. As part of his broader discography, the song reflects the mature artistry that defined his career, offering a moment of quiet reflection within the broader landscape of his musical legacy.